Halloween originated
from the Scottish festival “All Hallows Eve” and is thought to have pagan
roots. It is supposedly the day that the door to the otherworld opened enough
to let the dead and other beings like fairies through to the mortal world. The trick
or treat part came from the Christian influence where it was custom to bake a
soul cake and share it to cleanse and christen souls. The early puritans hated
and did not participate in Halloween, but when the Irish and Celtic people
flocked to America it became a growing holiday. In the early 20th
century it started being celebrated by every race and religion all over North America.
Now it is the most anticipated holiday! Between the parties and the candy it
has something for everyone.
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